Lichess vs JGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted game servers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureLichessJGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server
CategoryGame ServersGame Servers
LicenseAGPL-3.0GPL-2.0
LanguageScalaC++
Setup difficultyHardMedium
Min. RAM4,096 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcebare-metal, binary, source
GitHub stars★ 18,557★ 786
First released20102016
ReplacesChess.comTransport Tycoon

Why pick each one

Choose Lichess if…

  • Full-featured chess platform
  • Completely ad-free
Lichess details

Choose JGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server if…

  • Many extra features
  • Stable for servers
JGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server details

Frequently asked questions

Is Lichess or JGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server better?

Neither is universally better. Lichess has the larger community, while JGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Lichess and JGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server free and open-source?

Yes. Lichess is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and JGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Lichess and JGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server with Docker?

Lichess: yes. JGR's Patchpack Note - OpenTTD multiplayer server: check the project docs for container support.

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